If you have a specific area on the property that prompts your question, your governing documents define common areas, limited common areas and individual unit ownership parameters.
Usually, common egress would mean the roadway, the driveway into the common parking garage, the walkway in front of several units. Individual egress would be the driveway off the roadway that leads to an individual enclosed garage; the individual parking slot, the walkway and steps to a unit's front door, and so forth.
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Your answer is available in your governing documents, where you will find the definition of what is owned in common.
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Read your governing documents. In the index, look for 'Boundary Definition' or similar entry, which will answer your question.Every condominium unit is different; every state is different -- and condominium governing documents are based on individual state condominium laws.
No, only defined "common areas" owned by the condo association are considered common areas, and unbuilt lots usually belong to an individual (e.g., the developer or an investor). If the association owns them, they are most likely reserved for sale to a future tenant/builder, although the proceeds of the sale will go to the association.
Read your governing documents. Look in the index for Unit Boundaries.Also, look for the definition of limited common areas, which may cover your outdoor patio.
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A common area is defined as a real estate asset that is usable by all members of the community, and is owned in common by all owners. At least one sub-definition is limited common area, meaning that the element is useful for some, but not all, owners. It is also owned by all owners and is maintained by the association using funds paid in assessments by all owners.
is the walkway on the roof (which the 4th floor residedence use to reach ther condo) common are to all residents
The association is responsible for the safety, security, upkeep, preservation and maintenance of all real estate assets owned in common by all owners. Your governing documents define by boundary definition what is owned individually and what is owned in common.